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Do you have to have a lawyer for a criminal charge on first court date?
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∙ 14y ago
If you are speaking of the arraignment hearing, no, it is not necessary to have hired an attorney in advance to represent you. Usually there will be a Public Defender present to advise you in the interim.
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Which starts courts try criminal cases first?
I assume you want to know which Court a criminal case is processed in, first? Usually it's the Municipal Court in the City the crime took place, and regardless of whether it is a felony or misdemeanor charge. Misdemeanor charges are processed (stay) in the Municipal Court and felonies are bound over (transferred) to and processed in Common Pleas Criminal Court (State Court).
Is a lawyer helpful with DUI?
A lawyer is helpful in any serious criminal matter. They can provide you with the information on what is your best course of action, as well as spotting procedural or legal errors that are not obvious to the inexperienced and that could possibly invalidate the citation before it ever gets to a court. A lawyer should also be able to provide you with advice on alternatives available to many people who are faced with a first DUI/DWI charge.
You went to your first court date with a lawyer but you can not afford to pay the lawyer will you go to jail for not having a lawyer for my second court date for a first offense DUI?
No you won,t go to gaol. you should apply to legal aid for a court appointed representative who will help with your case and any other legal issues unless the lawyer who represented you is willing to work Pro Bono{free of charge}. if by your next hearing you have no legal rep. you are allowed another remand until you secure a legal rep. New Answer: Remember those Miranda Warnings? You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court/state will appoint one for you FREE of charge. Demand that right. Good Luck!
If you are unhappy with your lawyer can you submit a request to court that you change your lawyer and does the money you paid to your first lawyer get transferred to the new one?
I am not totally sure about the change of lawyers but I do know that the money you paid your first lawyer was paid to your first lawyer and will not be transferred over.
Who was Oliver Brown's lawyer in 1955?
Thurgood Marshall was the first lawyer to take Oliver's case to court, and they won.
Can the person be deported in the first immigration court?
on the first court can person be deported? can he ask for lawyer. Are they hold person till next court. or they let person be out befor next court?
In The first immigration court can the person be removed?
On the first court can person be deported. Can he asked to judge cancel hearing bfore he guts The lawyer?
Wrecked a car in Indiana without any insurance coverage have to go to court what can you expect?
Are you going to crimal court (because you did not have insurance) or civil court (being sued for damages). Criminal court: In most states, driving without insurance is a criminal offense. If this is the first offense expect to lose your liceance and receive a fine. If this is a repeat offense there is a chance of some jail time. Civil court: If you are at fault, expect to be sued for the total amount of damages, personal injury along with all of the court charges and lawyer fees.
What is the purpose of arraignments?
An arraignment is not a hearing to determine guilt or innocence. It is usually a criminal defendant's first appearance in court or before a judge on a criminal charge. At the arraignment, the charges against the defendant will be read and the defendant will be asked if he/she is aware of the charges against them, and will be asked how they wish to plead.
What is the consequence for first time embezzlement charge of 1100?
There are no set punishments or penalties for criminal offenses. If the person is convicted, the court must apply an appropriate sentence based on relevant law and the circumstances of the offense.
Why might one need a criminal defense lawyer in California?
There are many reasons why a person might need a criminal defense lawyer in California. Even if a person is only charged with a misdemeanor, sometimes a criminal defense lawyer might be able to get the charges dropped.
Should you get a lawyer for a first charge for a simple marijuana possession charge?
If you're facing any jail time, even 30 days, contact a lawyer. Remember, consults are usually free...call and tell the paralegal(or the attorney) your exact charge, and see if you need counsel. If you're facing no jail time, just go to court and always refer to the judge as "your honor". Say your sorry, pay your fine, and go home. But, make sure of exactly what sanctions you're facing first.
